As we have noted, it’s hard to know which modern fridge brands will last the longest, though we do have an idea of which styles have a better track record and which specific models have a history of issues. Even then, the gap between the most-reliable and least-reliable brands looks pretty narrow. And any company can sell you a dud and drag its heels on customer service, even if it has the best reputation. You might be able to protect yourself by purchasing from a local store with good customer service, but that probably won’t work in all cases. True counter-depth fridges can blend into their surroundings, but even the pseudo-counter-depth freestanding fridges from mainstream brands don’t feel so dominating or imposing in a room.
If you want to try to thread the needle with a big, good-looking fridge that isn’t on the Energy Star Most Efficient list but is still pretty efficient, here are some rules of thumb to help you narrow your search. Others genuinely prefer having a shallower fridge because they find it easier to keep organized. It’s one less row of half-eaten, long-forgotten pickle and salsa jars piled up in the back.
Beyond that, it’s mostly a matter of homing in on what fits your space and budget, followed by many other individual preferences. We’ll walk you through some of the major choices you need to make, and we’ll point out some of the brands, designs, and features that real-world owners tend to like. This guide will be most useful for people who are shopping for a full-size, freestanding refrigerator that costs up to $4,000. Some of LG’s latest refrigerator models include thoughtful features like door-in-door storage—a hidden door within the refrigerator door that’s meant for accessing and storing your most-reached-for items.
Today after 30 minutes on the phone while rep types away, asked me for serial number, which their automated already asked and received. I started to give serial number and rep says “I’m sorry I can’t hear you did you hit the mute button”. No I did not but she proceeded to disconnect me. 5 visits already from their contracted techs. Next step should be to replace the lemon – but I’m getting even more of the runaround. Good prices but what good is it if it doesn’t last even a year. Also, 2 of the repair companies that Frigidaire sent to my house were very rude and unprofessional – Dial Appliance and Total Appliance Solutions.
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People buy top-freezer models mostly because they’re affordable and can be compact (which also means they tend to use less energy). The downside is that owners tend not to be all that happy to own them. These fridges do their job efficiently, but tend not to have any upscale features or designs. In general, plenty of people Arctic King are perfectly happy with their Samsung fridges. The side-by-sides in particular earned the second-best satisfaction ratings among the top five brands in our survey, behind LG’s (though they still had the worst rating for reliability). The premium Bespoke line is one of the few true counter-depth offerings we know of.
Many of the complaints involve Samsung French-door refrigerators, which received a less-than-favorable rating for predicted reliability and a subpar rating for owner satisfaction in our survey results. Both the fridge and freezer sections of this refrigerator contain door bins. These bins greatly improve the storage space of this modern model. Frigidaire refrigerators come in a variety of different styles for every budget, design preference and kitchen size.
A gallon door storage section also creates extra room on the shelves for food items like condiments or a container of milk. It’s also compatible with an ice maker, if you’d like to purchase this must-have separately. Fridges are measured both by the interior space (in cubic feet) and height. Consider the height, width, and depth when measuring the space in your kitchen. The space the refrigerator takes up will also be influenced by features such as a water and ice cube dispenser and whether it’s a one- or two-door unit.